【 Jungkook 】

A sheepish grin slowly made its way onto Taehyungs lips as he chuckled softly whilst reluctantly grabbing ahold of the patches you encouragingly had held out towards him, finally nodding in agreement to your request while uttering out a low ''Yeah okay, guess I'll try?''— instantly causing a relieved smile to tug at your lips whilst looking up at the entity, voice merely coming out as a whispered out ''Okay, great'' as the two of you exchanged gentle grins with one another before wordlessly making your way out of the small and stuffy bathroom together; the entity quietly trailing a few curious steps behind you as you began to head towards the stairs that lead up to the bedroom loft area, yet quickly came to a halt and turned to face him once more upon noticing how he was about to keep following after you

Jungkook: Oh right uh— you can just go wait on the couch for a bit, I'll be right back.

Yet the clueless ghost quickly stepped in front of you before you could turn around and continue heading upstairs, tilting his head slightly in confusion as he uttered out a quick ''Wait, why?''— causing you to flash the male a ''Are you serious?'' look before silently glancing down at your current state; hoping the silence to be obvious enough of an answer in this situation, considering the only piece of fabric currently covering your otherwise bare self consisted of a mere white towel which loosely was wrapped around your waist.

There was a brief moment of silence as his jaw visibly seemed to fall slack, eyes not so subtly trailing up and down your body once more while faintly mumbling out a low ''Oh yeah— right'' of realization before slowly stepping out of the way. Though a subtle smirk quickly found its way onto his lips as he shrugged lightly in an almost unbothered manner, taking another teasing step closer to you while humming softly

Taehyung: Well I didn't think that mattered, I'm a ghost after all— not to mention, this view is quite pleasant to look at.

His words instantly caused you to scoff softly whilst crossing your arms and raising an unamused eyebrow at his teasing comment, remaining unfazed by the close proximity as you mumbled out a soft and equally as teasing ''Perverted poltergeist...''— quickly earning a displeased huff from the other whom instantly denied the claim, defensively crossing his arms as he leaned against the stairs railing while grumbling out a deep-toned ''I can assure you, am not.'', causing you to bite back a snicker whilst gesturing for him to shoo away. And so after exchanging a couple more casually bickering words with one another, the ghost finally complied and headed back downstairs while you swiftly made your way up the remainder of the steps to go get changed.

It didn't take all too long before you made your way back downstairs to where the ghost patiently sat waiting on the couch, brows furrowed lightly as he bewilderedly eyed the package of patches you had handed him earlier on; seemingly trying to analyze its contents, yet only ending up looking like a complete dork as he clumsily unfolded the entire medication guide and accidentally dropped everything else he had been holding— a sight which instantly made you have to suppress a giggle while finally heading over to go sit down next to him, attempting not to tease the other whom helplessly eyed you with a pout forming on his lips

Taehyung: I don't get it, why's there other stuff than the patch in here?

This time you couldn't help but giggle softly whilst helping him gather the items he had dropped earlier, neatly laying them out on the coffee table before gesturing towards each item as you explained the process in a simplified manner

Jungkook: This brand includes these wipes which you use to clean the skin with first, it's to ensure the patch adheres properly. After that all you have to do is remove the patch liner and press its sticky side onto the area for about 30 seconds— trust me it's really easy.

The male puffed out his cheeks lightly while listening to the explanation, seemingly feeling a bit embarrassed as he grumbled out a low ''This is the kind of stuff you don't need to know how to do as a ghost'' almost as if to defend his previously perplexed state, and so you hummed softly in acknowledgment while turning around— pulling off your t-shirt so that your bare back now faced the male

Jungkook: Trust me, it can't get worse than if I were to try and apply it myself since I can't reach.

A soft sigh could be heard leaving the entity's lips as he picked up the opened wipes packet to prep the skin, mumbling out a low ''Just so you know I'm most likely going to mess up'' before carefully beginning to wipe the surface on top of the bruised areas; it was a strange sensation to say the very least, and you couldn't help but shiver lightly from the cold feeling radiating from the feather-like touch of the wipe that pressed against your skin only just enough for it to gently grace it.

Jungkook: See? You're doing just fine ghostie.

This remark earned a breathy chuckle from the male whom now carefully began applying the first patch onto your back, once again causing you to shiver lightly at the strange and almost tingling feel of what should've been his hands gracing your skin as he smoothened the patch out— scoldingly hissing out a soft ''Sit still dummy, it'll attach badly if you keep moving around'' when you winced lightly at the cold feel of what you could only guess was him applying ''pressure'' to the patch, causing you to whine out a soft ''S-Shut up, I'm trying— this just feels really weird...''  before focusing your gaze upon the pretty night view from your window to try and distract yourself, another comfortable silence now surrounding you both until the male eventually broke the silence again.

Taehyung: Hey, so I've been meaning to ask for a while now— but how come you've got three jobs? I barely see you do anything but work...

The unexpected question caused you to tense up as you chewed lightly at your bottom lip, contemplating what to say— or even if you should answer the curious entity. However, despite not being able to see your face, he still seemed to have noticed your hesitant demeanor and swiftly spoke up once more with a hint of reassurance

Taehyung: Don't force yourself to answer if you don't want to, I may be nosy but I also have enough common sense to understand some questions preferably being left unanswered.

A breathy giggle left your lips as you gently pulled your knees up to your chest, shaking your head before muttering out a soft teasing''At least you know'' to which he chuckled softly; gently uttering out a playfully warning ''I'd nudge you right now if I could'', only earning yet another giggle out of you as your previously tensed muscles begun to relax as you mumbled out a sarcastic ''Wow, I feel so threatened by you ghostie''— earning another breathy chuckle out of him

Jungkook: Anyway, it's not that I particularly mind answering, it's just— a long story?

While he proceeded to begin the process of applying the second patch, a soft hum left his lips as he eventually proposed a suggestion, seemingly hoping to make you more comfortable

Taehyung: Well I've got all the time in the world— oh and to make it more fair, you get to be equally as nosy and ask me a question after that as well, deal?

There was a brief moment of silence as you contemplated the offer before nodding slowly in agreement, letting a soft sigh emit past your lips before you carefully began walking him through the messy events of your so-called parents actions which now had led you up to this moment— eventually turning around to face the male whom had grown awfully quiet once you finally finished the story, only to be met by the entity's sorrow filled eyes looking right at you, instantly making you point at him whilst speaking in a playfully scolding manner

Jungkook: Hey no, stop that— I can literally see your ears drooping like the ones of a kicked puppy again!

Taehyung: But—

Before he had the chance to finish his sentence, you quickly hushed him whilst stubbornly crossing your arms and shaking your head— flashing him a soft smile in the hopes of lightening the mood a little bit as you uttered out a ''Nu-uh, no buts ghostie— I don't like people pitying me.'' which eventually made him nod in defeat

Taehyung: Okay fine, got a question for me then, hm?

You hummed softly as you thought for a moment, failing to think of anything at first until you happened to recall something which he had mentioned in a discussion once

Jungkook: Oh right— how come you haven't left this area of Seoul if you're not tied down to this place? I mean, wouldn't you want to go explore the world if you had no limits?

A lighthearted smile pulled at his lips while he began gathering the trash from the patch remains that would be thrown out, seemingly looking indifferent as chuckled softly before calmly uttering out a factual response

Taehyung: Well, I don't really know anything about myself aside from my name and age... So I guess I just fear that leaving this place would mean I'd never get to find out what happened and why I'm stuck here?

Immediately upon hearing Taehyungs surprisingly sorrowful response, a pout subconsciously began to form on your lips as your doe eyes softened dejectedly— only causing the entity to scoff softly whilst gently uttering out something along the lines of a ''Oh don't give me that look, if I can't look like a kicked puppy then neither can you'', which didn't really help to wipe the somber expression off of your face

Jungkook: ...Aren't there any other ghost buddies or whatnot that could help you figure it out?

The tone of your voice was barely a hesitant whisper at this point, though much to your dismay he only furthered the despair as he smiled sadly before shaking his head

Taehyung: No I've never met anyone else, for the longest time I was wandering all alone just trying to recall any memory fragments from my past life— and I highly doubt that to change anytime soon...

By now you couldn't help but shrink further into your seat, impossibly looking even more dejected than before— and so he lowered his head to meet your gaze before flashing you a gentle smile while attempting to cheer you up a bit

Taehyung: Hey now, surely I'll be able to recall something one day. Besides, I'm not entirely alone anymore— at least I've got you around to keep me company in the meantime!

However, his words only caused a pang of guilt to erupt in your chest; recalling how the very first few encounters between the two of you had gone and how much you previously used to wish for him to just leave you alone, making what you know now even more tragic.

Jungkook: I'm sorry ghostie...

Another breathy chuckle soon left Taehyungs lips as he merely proceeded to playfully grimace at your words, shaking his head reassuringly before uttering out a low ''Come on now, no more pouting it seriously doesn't suit you dummy''— eventually earned a faint smile from you as you huffed softly whilst rolling your eyes at the male, finally exchanging soft grins with one another as you whispered out a faint ''Shut up ghostie...''

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